What kind of smart are you?

Think the smartest kid in the class is the one who aces all the algebra tests? Maybe not. Recent studies show there are many kinds of intelligence. Sure, it’s great to be awesome at math and reading, but you can also have A+ smarts in art, music, sports, nature, social situations or in knowing yourself well. Most girls are actually a combination of two or three types of smart. Take this quiz to learn about your smart strengths.

1

My idea of a great weekend afternoon is:

a. curling up and rereading all my Hunger Games. b. programming my computer to use voice-activated commands.c. sculpting a clay bust of my BFF. d. going to an all-ages outdoor music festival with my buds. e. competing in the aggressive in-line skating contest at the new bowl. f. going down to the creek to score some new rocks for my collection. g. going to a party at the new girl’s house. h. hanging out in my room by myself and basking in the solitude.

2

When I go to a party, I tend to:

a. tell the amazing stories of my past summer camp experiences. b. calculate how many pizzas should be ordered to ensure everybody gets at least two or three slices. c. check out what everyone is wearing and how well they’re accessorized. d. two syllables: deejay! e. dance the night away. f. coax everybody outside for some impromptu stargazing. g. make new friends. h. relax on a folding chair and observe the social drama as it unfolds.

3

The perfect gift for my birthday is:

a. an Amazon.com gift certificate. b. an iPad or MacBook. c. an easel and some pastels. d. a new MP3 player. e. a field hockey stick and some shin guards.f. getting to go to oceanography camp.g. tickets to see Miley Cyrus with six of my best friends.h. a cool diary.

4

When a new girl moves into the neighborhood, I know I’m going to like her immediately if she:

a. says, “Read any good books lately?”b. challenges me to a game of chess. c. unveils a masterpiece she painted.d. plays bass.e. asks me to play some one-on-one basketball after school.f. invites me to tag along on a day hike.g. invites me to her birthday party.h. doesn’t pound on my door every 30 seconds.

5

If I’m meeting a friend at the mall and have some extra time to kill, you’d most likely find me:

a. read the descriptions of each confection.b. figure out exactly how much you can afford.c. check out the cool colors. d. sing “Candy Man” to yourself. e. open the bins and touch the candy. f. check out all the different categories of candy.g. chat with the lady who works behind the counter.h. buy yourself what you want.

a. the outstanding metaphor in the notes I pass to him in class.b. that I might beat him at logic games. c. having an occasional lunch in the sculpture garden outside the art museum.d. Mozart.e. ESPN.f. Long walks in the park.g. hanging out with friends—mine.h. sharing our innermost secrets.

9

If I’m working on a group project, I would prefer to:

a. do the book work and help write the text.b. work out the algebra stuff.c. make a cool poster to go with the presentation.d. create a soundtrack.e. act out the project as a skit.f. research the scientific parts of the project.g. present the project to the class as the main speaker.h. Group projects? Ugh. I work alone.

10

I’m having a sleepover, and we decide to play a game. I’d vote to play: